1959 DKW Munga vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Munga would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | Munga | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
